But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. (Isaiah 40:31)

Let us pray: Heavenly Father, as we embrace the year 2017, we offer our lives into your hands. We pray for your Spirit to lead us each step of this New Year. Please guide our thoughts, decisions, feelings and actions.  May you turn our hearts to the right desires. We pray that you will open doors full of hope, great opportunities, more love, more peace and success. Release our grips to unimportant things. And may we live each day in gratitude for all your wondrous blessings. These we pray in Jesus’ name, Amen.